April 2016

Political pop star M.I.A set off a storm of controversy Thursday by appearing to criticize Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar for using their platforms to promote the Black Lives Matter movement to the exclusion of other […]

Pump it up is an international monthly print publication and online magazine focused on showcasing outlooks on the world of entertainment, music, culture and art. We aim to provide a consistent source of information and […]

By CAITLIN O’TOOLE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Dave Chappelle has called Prince’s death ‘the black 9/11,’ as he paid tribute to the late pop star in a four-hour stand-up set. The comedian dedicated his show at the […]

Drake photographed during the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14, 2016 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. NATHANIEL S. BUTLER/NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES While no dates have officially been released, Drake — who shared the album […]

RIP PRINCE … The 1984 semi-autobiographical rock musical drama film “Purple Rain” –- and its best-selling soundtrack — vaulted him into the pop stratosphere. The film won the now-defunct Best Original Song Score award at […]

Our Pick of the month, the beautiful voice of 30 years old singer songwriter Nabila Dali , originated from Kerrouche a village in the city of Imsouhal Tizi-Ouzou, region of Kabylie, in Algeria. She lived […]

Victor Samalot is an exciting Acoustic Instrumental Guitarist who’s recently released a wonderful album called “Esperanza” and if you love the idea of mixing Latin, Jazz, Rock & World Fusion music genres, you’ll love this new [...]

“Everyday Should Be Christmas” is a song written and performed by Collective Efforts Muzic Group. Featuring independent artists the group comes together yet again to flourish and connect with a heart-warming and cheerful holiday tune. [...]

K-Syran also known as Katrina Syran is an actor singer songwriter trained at RADA & Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Her international pop career started 3 years ago with K-Syran opening the UK Tour [...]

French Dance Music Star Aneessa Makes American Debut with Smooth Modern Cover of Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life” As a true Renaissance woman of the post-modern era, French dance and pop music diva Aneessa [...]

Music veteran Mitchell Coleman Jr. has made many strides in his blossoming career as a bass player and composer. Often noted for his contributions in the arena of jazz-funk fusion and collaborations with some great [...]

Courtney Lynn & Quinn, a pop/acoustic/folk band based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has won the SongwriterUniverse “Best Song Of The Month” Contest for October with their song, “Wandering Soul.” This song appears on Courtney Lynn’s [...]

The handsome sounds of Groovexpress are one of sheer delight to fans of contemporary jazz and popular music. The group’s newest album titled Amsterdaam peaked at number #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts back in [...]

Geraldine is a strong composition by GroovExpress band leader Mykeljon. It’s a wonderful celebration of smoothjazz derived grooves that pack a real punch. Groovexpress new single “Geraldine” is available now, on The Sound Of L.A. Label. [...]

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